The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-01-29
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Mrs. Mary Burrell, a faithful Christian
lady, took her departure from earth's cares
trials and burdens she so well endured in thii
life, to higher condition. The funeral ser
vices were held in the M. E. church, Espy
vile, Pa, Dec. 10, 1886, conducted by Rev
T. W. Critchell, of Lnesville. The church
was filled with sympathizing friends. She
leaves three children to mourn her loss
which is very great to them. She has beer
to them their all in all. By her own efforts
| she educated herself for teacher and at the
same time cared for her children. Her sue
cess as teacher has been marvellous. She
has educated her children by her hard labor,
and two of them are now teachers. She
lived long enough to see some of the fruits
of her labor, and left them in condition to
care for themselves. She was loved and re-
spected by all who knew her. She was a
member of the Universalist church at Lines
vile. The funeral was very largely attended
by her friends and former pupils. She is
worthy of all the praise that can be given her
as faithful mother, teacher, friend and for
the Christian womanhood which she mani
tested to the last. TWO.
Sarah Spaford. In the departure of this pure
soul for its home in the spirit world, our
church in Manchester loses one of its most
faithful friends and workers, our cause an
earnest advocate by word and deed. 1t was
the writer's privilege to be her pastor for
three years, when he found in her willing
helper, constant friend, and a devoted
Christian. She was thoroughly loyal to her
church. The parish, missionary, State and
general work we're always of deep interest to
her, and the prosperity of our Zion her de-
light. Her sickness was of short duration,
and her death entirely unexpected until
few days before it occurred. The sudden
departure of one SO highly esteemed for her
goodness, was a severe shock to the commun-
ity, but most severe upon her aged father, on
whom she delighted to bestow every kindness,
and the brother and sister, her almost con-
slant companions from childhood. To them
goes out our heartfelt sympathy in this their
great bereavement. Her life was useful and
beautiful, ready always to do good where op-
opportunity. She had unbounded faith in
the goodness of God, and that he would bring
all events to happy conclusion. Her antici-
pations of the future for herself and others
were bright and glorious. A devoted daugh-
ter, sister, friend and Christian has gone to
her reward. "She rests from her labors, but
her works follow her," The funeral services
were held in her home at Manchester, Dec.
81, by the writer and her pastor, Rev. j. M.
Getchell. W. g.
In Nilestown, Ont, of cancer of the stom-
ach, Dec. IS, 1886, Julia, wife of Isaac Bar
rows, aged 81 years. Mrs. Barrows was one
of the older residents of that locality and had
been for many years believer in Univers-
alism, which faith she had deduced from
reading, principally, having seldom if ever
listened to Universalist preaching. The in
fuence of this faith upon her daily life had
moulded it into poem of beauty. Her un-
ostentatious acts of benevolence, her kind
ness and efficiency in the sick room had won
the respect and love OF all who knew her.
Her last sickness was very painful and some
what protracted, yet she bore it with resigna-
ton and went down into the clark valley"
undaunted. She knew in whom she trusted,
and feared no evil. The wife of the Meth
odist minister, few days prior to her de-
mise, attempted to test the stability of the
rock upon which she rested, and found that
it was steadfast indeed-that she had an
''anchor that reached within the veil'' and
co3ld not be moved. Her funeral was at
tended from the Methodist church, near her
late residence, on Monday, Dec. 20, by Rev.
W. S. Goedell, of Smithville, Ont. The
church was filled to its utmost capacity by a
very attentive audience, many of whom for
the first time listened to the teachings of
Universaiism. ***
Mrs. 81. M. Sturtevant, mother-in-law of
Rev. Andrew WilEson, died November IL,
1886, at the residence of her daughter in Mo-
nongahela City, Washington county, Pa,
aged ~ years. Two children, Mrs. Fisher,
of Leadville, Colo. and Mrs. Chess, survive
Mrs. Sturtevant was one of the early settlers
in Springboro, Crawford county, Pa, where
she spent the larger portion of her life. Her
husband, Lyman Sturtevant, died July, 1879
Since then she has resided most of the time
with her children. For three years she made
her home with Mr.. Wilson. In early life
she united with the Christian church, and her
name was never taken from the roll. But
opportunity TO learn a more hopeful inter
probation of Christianity, enlarged her faith,
and for years she firmly chung to the faith of
worlds salvation. She was an intelligent,
thoughtful, energetic woman, sincerely de-
voted to the interests of her family, and en-
large circle of friends. OF large family,
only one brother, James Allen, of Willough-
by, is now living. She died with heart dis
ease, after an illness of several weeks. Her
funeral services were held in the Christian
church in Spcingboro, Pa, November l6, and
by her request the sermon was preached by
Mr. Wilson.
Mrs. Julia A. Arnold, of Willoughby, Lake
county, o., died January 4, 1887, aged 6S
years. Last April her husband fell dead at
the well near the family residence, and on
the first Tuesday in this year she was found
dead in the we'll. Mental arrangement caused
her to take her own life. She was one of the
salt of the earth-genial, intelligent, reliable
and thoroughly eonseerated to the work de-
manded by Christianity. OF the Universal
list church she had been a faithful member
for many years. She lived her religion. She
never seemed happier than when ministering
to the needy and unfortunate. Her unex-
pected departure was great shock to her
| host of friends, An adopted son and a LARGE